By Louise Carroll
In 1916, Father Salvatore Marino came to Ellwood City to establish a mission for the Italian immigrants. He was the founder and the first priest of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church.
Immigrants were drawn to the area by the jobs and economic opportunities. As the town grew, so did the Italian colony and they integrated into the community as workers, business people and professionals, becoming an important part of Ellwood City.
We the Italians is a company that in 10 years has become a key relational hub between Italy and the community of the more than 20 million Italian Americans in the United States. We have built a set of information channels that monthly reaches 3 million Italian Americans.
We have also consolidated an unparalleled geographical presence, structuring a network of more than 80 Ambassadors in all the Italian regions, across all 50 American states, plus ten focused on specific themes.
